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Paul Holcomb and his new concept for guitar pick players - LEAP the Ergonomic Guitar Pick.   When Paul Holcomb decided to revisit guitar playing he was frustrated in part by using a plectrum. With a background in design, Paul decided it was time to do something about it and the LEAP concept was born. Almost space aged in design, Paul talks about the development of this new concept and developing it for a new generation of guitar players. GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 33 – Table Of Contents 2.45 Who is Paul Holcomb? 6.41 How did the LEAP idea come about? 12.01 The design concept. 15.05 The physiological connection to plectrums. 20.12 Quick fire questions. 29.40 Does LEAP cut down on potential hand pain? 32.22 The artwork associated with the product. 42.36 General thoughts about LEAP and more on it's launch. Video Material Paul has a Kickstarter campaign which runs out at the end of October 2018. Here is the demo video for the LEAP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7pF8q7CRJ4 Demo video of the LEAP Ergonomic Guitar Pick system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-aN-dHt3os Some extended playing with the LEAP for you to check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl_mdlRiHJA Links To LEAP Find out more about LEAP and give support. The EDGE Kickstarter page. The Youtube Channel. The Facebook page. Twitter users can interact here on Twitter. Instagram Bogstreet That wraps up this podcast but we'll be back soon with another. Check out the Paul's Kickstarter campaign and help make this project take off! If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check Out all our other GMI podcasts which can be found HERE.

It's hard to get noticed as a musician these days, so if there is anything out there that can help, you should grab it with both hands. Drooble is a powerful new website for musicians. Ged Brockie talks with founder Melina Krumova about this new force in online music. Melina Krumova is a musician based in Bulgaria. She is the force behind the music networking site "Drooble". If you've never heard of the website and you create music then you really need to get over there and start being part of one of the fastest growing networking and music exploration sites on the net today. GMI founder Ged Brockie discusses Drooble, finding music and the future plans for the company. GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 32 – Table Of Contents 3.06 What is Drooble? 6.41 Getting musicians on board and engaged. 9.12 Musicians need to change the way they think about other musicians. 11.37 Does the platform need to get non musicians engaged with the site? 15.48 Regardless of genre, Drooble is looking for genuine music. 17.47 Plans to monetize? 19.34 Melina's background. 23.33 The creation of a rock school in Sofia. 30.20 About specific Karma points and rewards - the currency used on the site. 37.16 Music collection societies and the way forward for musicians. 40.11 Where did the name "Drooble" come from? Video Material Drooble is an easy to understand platform, however, just in case they have created some great video content to help you get up and running fast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2C73fE-aKY How the website works, the ins and outs of it all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XE5Mp6TrKQ Promo video featuring Melina. Note: this video language is in Bulgarian. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWv19a5F-gk Short promo video in English. Links To Drooble Find out more about Drooble and where to sign up; here are the links you need. The Drooble website. The Youtube Channel. The Facebook page. Twitter users can interact here on Twitter. Instagram Drooble That is the end of this podcast feature, we hope you take a closer look at Melina's website as it really looks like a positive way forward. If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check Out all our other GMI podcasts which can be found HERE.

Ant Law is without doubt one of the most creative and expressive guitarists on the music scene today. In this interview with Ged Brockie, Ant discusses music, creativity, working in London and life as a musician.   Ant Law is one of a small band of musicians who not only play other people's music, but works hard exploring his own creativity and expression. This wide ranging interview finds Ant discussing his life before and then moving to London. Breaking into the scene and carving out a career in one of the most demanding musical environs in Europe. Ant also discusses his latest projects and his musical ideas and vision for the future. Podcast Ep 31 – Table Of Contents 2.02 Ant talks about his current tour and group trio HLK. 7.02 This is music to be listened to! 8.09 Ant discusses his background. 10.03 Getting established in London. 12.54 The skills needed to play in musical theatre in London. 17.58 Are there differences between working with theatre bands and orchestras? 23.46 Utilising social media and it's role with working musicians. 26.56 The main strands of Ant's current work. 32.52 Life outside of music. 38.03 Discussing Ant's guitar tuning. Video Material Of Ant Law In Action There is an extensive amount of video material with Ant on Youtube, here is just a small selection of what is available to view. The Ant Law Trio performing with Jazz Nursery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWiRLg9QvSQ Ant recording a solo over Parallel People for his second album "Zero Sum World" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt2SAXphzVs finally, here is a video of Ant performing "ten licks" for the crowdfunding of his third album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D077nlL-LA0 Links To Ant Law's Online Content Find out more and follow Ant; here are the links you need. The Pitch Pilot website Ant Law. The Ant Law Youtube Channel. The Facebook page for Ant Law. Twitter users here is Ant Law on Twitter. Instagram Ant Law Trio HLK website Check Out All Other GMI Podcasts HERE.

Pitch Pilot - Inventor Tim Clarke Discusses New Invention For Guitar Pitch Pilot, Niagara Falls and Log Cabins. Tim Clarke's Log Cabin, inventor of Pitch PilotAbove you can see the log cabin that Tim Clarke, inventor of Pitch Pilot lives in. Tim is a musician who has a long line of inventions and ideas. In this episode, Ged Brockie from GMI discusses Pitch Pilot, Tim's latest invention that helps guitarists bend individual strings on guitars. It's hard bringing new ideas to the market and Tim discusses the lows and highs of the Pitch Perfect product. Living in a log cabin (above) in Canada, Tim needed to travel to undertake this interview which he gave near Niagara falls. Podcast Ep 30 – Table Of Contents 1.16 Tim describes his recording location. 2.59 Where Tim lives. 6.30 Introduction to Pitch Pilot. 13.17 The difference between Pitch Pilot and existing wammy bars. 14.40 Is Pitch Pilot confined to certain musical genres? 17.05 How is Pitch Pilot physically connected to a guitar? 22.01 Undertaking R&D. 25.36 The Pitch Pilot Kickstarter campaign. 28.26 Is Pitch Pilot too expensive? 35.59 Is the licencing of Pitch Pilot a possibility? 40.20 A musical family. Video Material From Pitch Pilot A review of Pitch Pilot from the guys at Guitar World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yxDqwNbtAs&t=19s An up close look at Pitch Pilot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSikQQmHonM Watch Pitch Pilot in action being used on a Fender Tele. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma0CMoVxEL0 Links To Pitch Pilot Online Content Fancy checking out Pitch Pilot in more detail? If you do, then here are the links you need. The Pitch Pilot Campaign on Kickstarter. The Pitch Pilot website Pitch Pilot. The Pitch Pilot Youtube Channel. The Facebook page for Pitch Pilot. Twitter users here is Pitch Pilot on Twitter. Tim's daughter vocalist Paige Cora & her orchestra Check Out All Other GMI Podcasts HERE.

Wikiloops - Richard Kaiser on Creating an online community of shared compositions and friendships. Wikiloops was created by Richard Kaiser and is now seven years old. In that time Wikiloops has built up a huge online community of musicians from around the world. Creating new music in a "ping pong" fashion where creativity is shared. In this GMI podcast episode, Ged Brockie speaks to Richard about Wikiloops, why he created it and the trials and tribulations of running a burgeoning website (as well as all the good stuff too!). Podcast Ep 29 – Table Of Contents 0.13 Opening music - Wikiloops. 3.11 About Richard and what Wikiloops is. 6.24 The community behind the concept. 9.32 How do people find Wikiloops? 16.12 The ongoing checks regarding copyright material. 26.00 Dealing with issues around the creative process. 37.44 The many languages the site has been interpreted into. 42.18 Covering the costs of running the business. 44.54 Why Richard is not going the Kickstarter route. 49.27 The percentage share for each region of the world on Wikiloops. 53.59 Taking Wikiloops around the world? Video Material From Wikiloops Wikiloops 7th year anniversary  video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD-lXzG1Vqs A message from Richard Kaiser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSwFxWTycZk The Wikiloops Engine Room! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_enidEomec Links To Wikiloops Online Content If you feel inspired to start collaborating with musicians around the world after listening to the Wikiloops podcast with Richard Kaiser then here are the links you need to find out more. Wikiloops is not about any one individual but about a community of musicians who enjoy working together. Wikiloops website Wikiloops Backing Track Finder Wikiloops Radio Richard Kaiser's Blog The Wikiloops Youtube Channel. The Facebook page for Wikiloops. Instagram Wikiloops Instagram. If you use Twitter here is Wikiloops on Twitter. Check Out All Other GMI Podcasts HERE. If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"]

KLOS Guitars Is Run By Adam Klosowiak and His Brother Ian. Find Out How They Have Redefined The Travel Guitar Market. There was a time when guitars were only made from wood, but those days have long gone. Now there are many materials used, but when it comes to dealing with extremes carbon fibre has to be one of the most durable materials yet. Adam Klosowiak of KLOS Guitars tells all in this incredible journey of two young brothers and their bid to dominate the travel guitar market. Podcast Ep 28 – Table Of Contents 2.10 About Adam and Ian Klosowiak, education and the creation of KLOS. 3.56 How engineering has helped in the creation of the company. 4.34 What is the problem? 7.24 Chance happening leads to carbon fibre. 10.43 KLOS and crowd funding. 13.20 Adam outlines the various crowdfunding campaigns undertaken by KLOS. 20.16 Who are KLOS Guitars aimed at? 22.40 Ukulele launch. 26.25 Selling through social media platforms. 28.49 Where does KLOS Guitars stand with regards future crowdfunding campaigns? 30.22 The accessories available for KLOS Guitars. 32.29 How good does the KLOS sound against traditional guitars? Video Material From KLOS Guitars KLOS Guitars promotional video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOoCvL-YDVk Demo of KLOS Guitars with Darrell Braun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwifStOsZC8 Review of KLOS Guitars by Acousticlife.tv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lm7Q4K77qI&t=34s Links To KLOS Guitars Online Content Let's face it, the KLOS Guitar range is a real must have so why not have a look at what you could be playing round the campfire real soon! KLOS Guitars website KLOS Guitars The KLOS Guitars Youtube Channel. The Facebook page for KLOS Guitars. Instagram users can find KLOS Guitars Instagram here. Last but not least, KLOS Guitars on Twitter. JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE.  

Terry Wollman Has Worked With Some Of The Biggest Names In The Music Industry - Here He Talks Music, Career, And His Latest Release Terry Wollman with Tom-Jones How many people get the opportunity to work with musicians of the stature of Stevie Wonder, Michael McDonald, Billy Preston, The 5th Dimension, Wilson Phillips, Al Jarreau, Joan Baez, Joe Walsh, Keb’ Mo’, Gerald Albright and Eartha Kitt and that's just a small selection by the way! The answer is not many, but Terry Wallman has and in this podcast interview with GMI - Guitar & Music Institute founder Ged Brockie, Terry talks about his musical career, work and his latest musical release. Podcast Ep 27 – Table Of Contents 2.06 Beginnings. 5.46 Breaking into the LA music scene. 8.41 Parking cars. 10.40 Auditioning for Billy Preston. 16.02 The harsh reality of the music business! 21.00 Heading out as a solo artist. 25.22 Working as a music director, player in American TV. 26.04 The Production process. 34.37 Recording with Michael McDonald. 39.32 Musical labels such as "smooth guitar". 40.19 The new release "No Problem". 41.50 Advice for musicians trying to break into the business. Video Of Terry Wollman Watch and listen to Terry in action from a small selection of his many Youtube videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUUtRHJQEag Terry working with Michael McDonald https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i866TV_srg Live performance by Terry of Norwegian Wood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SryrEwbofQ8 Links To Terry Wollman Online Content If you'd like to know more about Terry's latest release, or perhaps just find out more about his music and work then here are the links you'll need. The Terry Wollman Radio show Making It With Terry Wollman Terry's own website at Terry Wollman. Terry is of course on Wikipedia if you want a quick potted history of his work and life. Terry's new single No Problem is available of iTunes, it's the #1 most added on Billboard! JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE.  

Claudio Pagelli One Half Of The Team That Creates Some Of The Finest Handmade Guitars In The World Claudio Pagelli and his wife Claudia create beautiful guitars that can be seen as works of art in their own right. Although Pagelli Guitars will need no introduction for the majority of archtop and guitar enthusiasts/players, for the few people out there who have not come across Pagelli Guitars stunning designs, you are in for a treat. GMI - Guitar & Music Institute leader Ged Brockie in discussion with Claudio Pagelli. Podcast Ep 26 – Table Of Contents 2.12 Discussing whether the guitar is in danger of being forgotten. 4.40 Environmental issues regarding guitar building. 7.16 The guitar design process and how the Pagelli team work. 9.43 Starting out. 14.55 Moving from the initial design process to building a guitar. 21.55 Attending large music industry shows. 24.00 The tools needed to build guitars. 25.10 The question of creating guitar building courses? 26.49 Future plans in the Pagelli locker. 29.09 Any chance of a payment plan to buy Pagelli guitars? Video Of Claudio Pagelli Here are just some of the many videos of Claudio Pagelli on video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWUokatu7uY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYsajjMNu38 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmaA9QsDN6M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QhiTzjos7c Links To Pagelli Guitars Online Content Want to know more or want one (or more) of these Pagelli guitars by Claudio and Claudia Pagelli? Thought so. Find out more from these links. Check out the Pagelli Guitars website. On Social Media? Here is Pagelli Guitars Facebook Page. There are huge amounts of images all over a plethora of social media platforms and obviously within Google itself. Just search for Pagelli Guitars. Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE.  

Musician's Moving Online 3 - Jazz Fusion Guitarist Thomas Berglund Keeping It Real!     Thomas is one of Sweden's best known guitar players and in the interview that follows, he talks about balancing working online with playing live. He also discusses how he came to be online, the challenges inherent in creating content for guitar players around the world and the many benefits gained by doing so. Podcast Ep 25 – Table Of Contents 1.50 Introduction to Thomas. 3.27 Working as a musician and guitar teacher. 5.42 The power of Star Licks! 8.55 Going online and speaking English. 9.45 Youtube is where it happens. 13.10 The psychology of paying for material. 21.23 The music scene in Sweden. 23.10 How long does it take to start making a reputation online? 24.28 Making use of social media. Example of Thomas's Playing and Work On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cSm5CYUx9E Links To Thomas Berglund's Online Content If you enjoyed the podcast and you want to know more about Thomas and his work then here is a bunch of must click links to his various online real estate. Check out the Thomas Berglund. On Social Media? Here is Thomas's Facebook Page and here he is on Instagram. The Thomas Berglund Youtube channel. JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE.  

GLB Sound - Creators Of Jazz Guitar Amplification If you are interested in guitar amplifiers or amplification in general then you are in for a treat! Italian guitar amp builder Gianluca La Boria gives an in depth interview about his company, the amplifiers he builds and exactly how he goes about creating his sumptuous amplifiers. Are you tired of just getting the cheapest mass produced amplification on the market? If not then you are missing out. Hopefully this interview with an artist of amplification will change your mind. Podcast Ep 24 – Table Of Contents 3.10 Guinluca's background before setting up the business. 4.55 Italian design - a cultural heritage. 8.27 Discussing the role of the amplifier in the sound creation process. 12.04 The importance of tonewoods. 21.29 Needing to find the correct wood with the right harmonic response. 34.57 Thinking about the weight of amplification. 39.40 The reality of running a small business. 52.17 Paint and why it matters. Other GLB Sound Content Check out this promotional video for the GIG50 Combo. If that wasn't enough to get you reaching for your wallet, check out the next video! PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING GMI THROUGH OUR PATREON PAGE Links To GLB Sound Online Content Here are a bunch of links to on how you can learn more about hiring out your gear that perhaps you're not using or don't really want anymore. Included is the main website but there are plenty of social media links for you to choose from as well. Check out the GLB Sound Website. On Social Media? GLB Sound on Facebook. Here is GLB Sound on Instagram. The GLB Sound Youtube channel. JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE.